Creature Companions

  The specific number of species is not known, however most taxonomists estimate the number to be between 1,000 and 2,000, with the majority of that are African in the source. In the lakes of Victoria, Malawi, and Tanganyika include hundreds of species of cichlids in all. They are distributed over the lower classes of 140 genera. Here are some of the most popular and popular species: Angelfish Endangered in that of the Amazon River Basin, the angelfish is a massive fish with dorsal and the anal fins that look like wings of angels. Fire mouth: Named for the bright red coloring along the belly and jawline the fire mouth is native in Central America from Mexico to Guatemala. Midas cichlid fish is a curiously named species is found in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The majority of them are brown or gray in color However, there are some variants that have bright pink, yell...

India is home to over 700 freshwater fish. These include catfish, loaches barbs Channas (Snake head) gobies, etc. The majority of species are native to just two areas namely that of the Western Ghats and the North East. Each year new species are identified and identified. Of all freshwater fish Indian barbs Channa as well as  Cichlid fish  are well-known worldwide and many hobbyists would prefer keeping the fish in their aquarium. There are over 1500 species of Cichlid that can be found around the world, however, there are just three species indigenous to India. They all share an incredibly similarity in appearance to Madagascan Paretropline Cichlids. * Etroplus suratensis Pseudetroplus maculatus Etroplus canarensis * Tank Size to hold this species of fish is an aquarium that has dimensions of base 48x25 inches. For Etroplus suratensis it is 60x24 inches. In nature, fish are believed to breed in the months of December and January in the winter mon...

  Diversity has created   cichlid fish   to be as sought-after as aquarium inhabitants. There are a lot varieties, as well as they're available in a variety of sizes, shapes and colors. Also there's the thrill of cichlids' behavior! In the early days of aquariums (around the year 1900) the aquarium had a small listing of New World cichlids being kept. The Chanchito ("Cichlasoma" facetum) was the first as was the fish called port cichlid (Cichlasoma portalegrense) as well as the Brazilian pearl eartheater (Geophagus brasiliensis). In the meantime, a growing number of cichlids from the western part of Africa as well as the Americas have made it to the tanks of avid fish enthusiasts. This comprised New World examples, like the convict cichlid and severum, firemouth and freshwater angelfish in addition to in Africa including the jewelfish, the kribensis, and Egyptian mouthbrooder. Each of them offered colors and fascinating behaviors for aquarists in the early and mid...

Many aquarists and even novice aquarists who haven't had much experience are able to spot generic species of cichlid fish (pronounced "sicklids") within their dealer's aquariums. They sport a certain "look" that they have with regard to shape and behavior. This is due to the fact that all cichlids share a range of anatomical and behavioral characteristics which have put them in the family of Cichlidae belonging to the family Perciformes that is, also known as "perchlike" perch-like fish. They are, for starters, all freshwater fish, however, they can be quite adept at brackish waters and have close saltwater fish cousins particularly the damselfishes and surfpersches and wrasses, that together with cichlids make up their own suborder Percoidei. Cichlid fish  also share a variety of particularities in their anatomy, with some discernible, while others are not. They have a variety of obscure particularizations that are part of their digestive systems ...

  As an aquarist for a long time (many, many years), I have always had   cichlid fish   in my aquarium. And while I find it difficult to explain my fascination for fish to non-fish people, I can easily explain to newbies (hobbyists) why I love breeding cichlids. In a word: behavior. Members of the cichlid family are among the "most intelligent" freshwater aquarium fish with the most progressive behavior. They tend and guard the territories, undergo elaborate courtship rituals, and then tend and raise their eggs and young. The disadvantage of cichlid fish is that some of their behavior is not particularly suited for a peaceful community aquarium. Claiming and maintaining an area is not enough, they have to reorganize it as per their wish. And because it is difficult for other fish to escape their territorial defense in the small closed systems, glass boxes of our aquariums, the results often result in chaos and death. But as I hope to show, specialized community aquariums ...

  Guppies have been a vital element of the aquarium hobby for many generations. They originate from tropical lakes within South America and the Caribbean These fish are offered in a variety of colours, and all are captive-bred. A lot of   Guppy Fish   keepers may begin with only one or two fish but as a life-long carrier that has sperm storage for a long time and sperm storage, you'll soon have a tank full of fish. Guppy Habitat and Care Guppies are excellent for novice fish. They require little maintenance and will tolerate some rookie mistakes. It is recommended to have a large tank since guppies can be very active fish. They are at home in tanks with soft furniture and plants. To safeguard the population from exploding and to prevent the population from exploding, it is strongly advised that females and males are kept separately in tanks. Female guppies may keep sperm for a number of spurs after separation from males. Tank dividers can be used as a temporary solution b...

  Guppies (Poecilia reticulata or Labistes reticulatus), colorful and vibrant freshwater fish of the Poecillidae family, popular as pets in home aquariums. The   guppy fish   is strong, energetic, easy to keep and productive. Male guppies, much lighter in color, grow to be about 4 inches long; Females are larger and duller in color. Guppies were bred in many ornate varieties, which differ in color or pattern as well as the size and shape of the caudal and dorsal fins. Also see Live Carriers. Guppy Appearance Beautiful Guppy fish  can be yellow, red, blue, green, black, white, or orange depending on the species. For example, a blue cobra guppy has a dark blue body with a vertical black stripe pattern that resembles the back of a cobra snake. It has a bright blue triangular tail feather with mixed yellow and black patterns. Alternatively, a red guppy has scales that are a mix of bright red and gold. Its fan-shaped tail fin is bright red with a light golden tip. From le...

  Let's face it, some of us don't get started. Or dog people. Or bird people. Some of us aren't good at having a pet or lifestyle without it, but it's still nice to have quiet company at the end of a long day at work. Keeping pets is healthy too. Perhaps the best solution is a pet fish, but not just any fish. There is one fish that has all the benefits of the famous easy-care goldfish but is much brighter, and that is the guppy. Guppies don't have a particularly long lifespan, but that doesn't mean you have to keep running to the pet store to refill your tank. Guppies are easy to raise and the female can give birth to 30 to 40 fry per month. If you are interested in bringing back your stock of guppies yourself, it is not too difficult and you can even get involved in selecting and breeding them for specific styles. The only thing you need to keep in mind is that if you want to see babies grow into adults, you need to be present at birth, as adult guppies eat the...

  Guppies have been an integral part of the aquarium hobby for generations. Hailing from tropical pools in South America and the Caribbean, these fish are now available in a variety of colors, all of which are captive-bred. Many   guppy fish   keepers can start with just one or two fish, but as a life carrier with long-term sperm storage, you will soon have a full tank. Origins and Distribution The guppy has been kept in captivity for over 100 years but is native to South America. They are named after Robert John Lechmere Guppy, who originally identified these fish on the island of Trinidad. They are native to freshwater streams in northern South America including Suriname, Guyana, and Venezuela, as well as Caribbean islands including Barbados, Trinidad, and Tobago. They have now been introduced on every continent except Antarctica and can be found in many warm waterways around the world. Colors There are countless color variations of guppies. Males are bolder in color th...